Why You're So Awkward And Never Have Anything To Say

[@ColeHastings]

Should I make a part 3? 👀 To start building your credit with a debit card, go to extra.app/cole

[@xandiloquencebizarre]

You should and will!

[@ninjaempire9093]

Yes

[@monkeybussiness1014]

Definently

[@woodzee5360]

Do it, just dive into it!!! ;D

[@prod.MRBLOXY]

Yes! It's so helpful!

[@wander9499]

Honestly, my awkward/ shy/ nervous/ anxiety self is ruining my own life… it’s sad and when I think about it more it just makes it worse.

[@muddycatfish5396]

Eric, man, that's my brother's name. It's great that you have found this youtube channel because there are so many of us here that think alike. I wonder if it really is ruining your life or if that's a skewed perception you have developed over the years through life experience. There's this quote from Marilyn Monroe that always makes me question the true nature of my socially awkward/anxious self. "Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."

[@internetguy5644]

88 likes

[@chirst5874]

@@muddycatfish5396 Thanks man

[@AnalyticalWanderer]

You should think about it.

[@m.m.574]

Same. Everything is much harder for me to accomplish. Because being social helps all areas in life. And I get more and more into my own little shell

[@marioncarbonell6047]

I've always felt like one-on-one conversations end up being more profound because you actually get to know the person more in depth.

[@zacharyyan4898]

Being part of a group where you play a small role can also be profound

[@LifeisaBeautifulting]

@@zacharyyan4898 Very rarely

[@bighatastrea]

Yeah, being alone with someone is always nicer imo especially when you're not a dominant personality. I hate nothing more than these days where a kinda nice person you barely know invites you and all his best buddies he knows for 100 years already are there and they talk nonstop while you already forgot their names lol

[@fortnitepenisvirgin2992]

Ye I’ve always felt like that to, either that or they’re just awkward asl cuz I got nothing to say

[@pickkickjulie]

Fuck this life I am not a social person because my parents never let me go outsidr for 6 years when I bron

[@ashleykathryn9038]

I can start conversations pretty easily, my problem is leaving the small talk. I get stressed trying to find a topic to branch off to. I keep trying though! It's definitely a skill that has to be built

[@KNG-pc5qd]

same

[@Gforce10000]

@@lonewanderer_n7 fr

[@just_a_username8979]

Likewise I can start them easily enough. I just cant continue them to save my life, it branches off Into sports or gossip about someone else's life which just doesn't interest me. It's easier for me to end a conversation than to continue one

[@mustashfan1o198]

This hits so hard. Like, HOW!!??? How do people put the words together to form sentence upon sentence? Thinking of a topic is easy enough but then you have to form words about it; you know what I'm saying?

[@rjapz0124]

@@mustashfan1o198 I know exactly what you're saying, I feel the same way every day, how do people constantly talk and talk nonstop and always have something interesting or funny to say. They make look and sound so easy, but a hard struggle for me.

[@DemetriPanici]

*“It’s time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet.” - Marcus Aurelius*

[@SyreLikeAFire]

dude come onnn

[@prudhviraj97]

So you comment same stuff on every video without even watching them just to gain subs? You are weird

[@Jmf-jh8kj]

OMG so inspirational

[@tyranmcgrath6871]

@@SyreLikeAFire I saw this comment on CPT Sinbad's video I watched 5 minutes ago

[@SyreLikeAFire]

@@tyranmcgrath6871 a plague the quotes become even less awe-inspiring the more he comments them

[@ELP1125]

My thing is at work. Ppl CONTINOUSLY ask me what I'm doing on the weekends, and I always feel like my weekends plans are never are interesting as theirs. And it's the constant comparison that makes my social anxiety worst

[@BrunoRibeiroComboios]

I can totally relate to what you said in this video. I’m always anxious about social interactions because I feel that nothing on my life is really interesting to other people. As a result, what usually happens is others sharing a lot and I don’t share that much. I remember that my friends in school saying “Your are always quiet, you dont say anything. Say something” but I honestly did not know what to say. I was able to improve since then, but I still struggle with social interactions now with 23 years-old. I try to focus on the other person and ask questions about them, but eventually I ran out of things to ask and I dont want it to feel like an interrogation. But your content has been helping a lot, I wish I found your channel earlier. Thanks a lot!

[@bighandsome9165]

Same man, have had people tell me after knowing me for a few months "I don't even know anything about you." Just left me wondering why they were even spending time with me to be honest.

[@PeteFarce]

I am 36 still have it. Did shrooms went bad smoked joints lead too d realisation failed in career. Now i am doing what i can but like my neighbours look the othervway when inwalk by. I feel like im not good enough

[@frankqueno5852]

@@PeteFarce Dude that so infurating I would love to share some shrooms or a joint and chat about life without the need to show off :/

[@insolentchild6989]

Bro just chill out and stop stressing about the little things in life. Don't worry what people think or say about it and keep improving yourself

[@misstigerbubbles]

@@bighandsome9165 because unfortunately you give them attention and time and they forget to ask about you... Then you relaise you know everything about them because you bothered to ask and they never did

[@kimaya.3563]

i got small talk going, but my conversations never get deeper, im like that person in class who everyone talks to, but nobody hangs out with because I have nothing interesting to say

[@helloworld2054]

Same here lol

[@alexzandra-fallonallen317]

So relatable

[@sorbetheart]

exactly this i cri everytiem

[@germangdll9660]

Someone recently gave me the same advice and they phrased it in a way I found really powerful: letting fear 'wash over you'. accept that there is no immediate way to rid yourself of that fear other than to experience it BUT by letting go of resistance towards that fear you discover some new kind of resilience within yourself.

[@hahathatisfunnybro]

The more resistance you have about doing something, the more you know deep down that you need to do it.

[@grahamholbrook9112]

but like, how the hell are you supposed to do that?

[@hahathatisfunnybro]

@@grahamholbrook9112 just except the fear you feel, and realize that the only way do not feel the fear anymore is to pursue it. By avoiding it you only prolong it until the next time the situation arises and you do it again. You aren’t escaping the fear by avoiding it, you’re letting it rule you. Plus you usually regret letting the fear keep you from moving forward, but once the opportunity arises and you feel that fear, you just avoid it again. Once you face the fear you realize how it wasn’t even as bad as you feared it would be.

[@germangdll9660]

@@grahamholbrook9112 for me, part of it was realizing that just like any other emotion fear is a tool. A tool for survival and social adaptation. What this fear is trying to do is protect me. Rather than rage at it and hate it, I treat it in my mind as a well-meaning friend. "Thank you, but this is not what I need right now". Do the thing anyway; it's still going to be scary, but let go of this hate that you have towards the feeling.

[@jacquelineschredt1921]

Thank you for the Wisdoms . It took me a while to understand that and now I read it described so well by you. Also thank you @hahathatisfunnybro (to write the username made me smile too). Greetings from Germany 🌻

[@mario125ww]

Thank you Cole!!!!! Seriously thank you. I'm 23 and been struggling with this for a while and felt like giving up with relationship. On top of that, I never knew how to explain this to others so some people thought I was faking and just hated others. Now I feel empowered to give it another go. I'm showing this video to my parents and relatives so they get what I'm been trying to convey.

[@ColeHastings]

Glad I could help!

[@airflare7285]

this is so me right now.

[@BladeMK]

How are you doing now?

[@mario125ww]

@@BladeMK I'm doing better. I still struggle connecting with people but I'm make tangible progress. I have friends now and it is all about fostering them to make them stronger. Also I am more confident to start conversation than a month ago.

[@noname75737]

@@mario125ww That's really cool, good on you

[@michaelfeddema8502]

All you have to do is really genuinely care about every word the other person is saying. Focussing on their words and the meaning behind those words will keep you out of your own head. Never think about what you are going to say and never hesitate with saying what comes to mind. Everyone has the natural ability to converse together, really care about the other person when you are talking with them

[@rexmckenna6633]

woooow thank you

[@Westside444]

That’s a terrible advice

[@Openingtheshadow]

Great thank you

[@HowCouldYouu]

i ain't doing allat

[@Caf_né]

the real question now is, how to approach and actually start the conversation?🤔

[@bram2742]

I’ve been diagnosed with Autism and try to communicate better (people w/ autism are often socially more awkward) but still the things you say really could be helpful! Thank u Cole🙏🏻

[@joress]

Aspie pal right here. You’re not alone. Hope you’re doing great, king 💪🏻

[@soaringsquid0.129]

Same bro

[@skrttskrtt7534]

I'm still glad im not alone for this...I wish if I could reach out and make friends with you all

[@Antonio18677]

 same incredibly hard but i am an attractive person i would say but they think i am crazy or weird because i cannot talk properly

[@Blanch590]

It’s difficult but I really want to learn and be more outgoing and confident.

[@xpertaab7261]

Even when I actually want to talk to someone and feel comfortable, I still don't know what to say. Mind is completely blank

[@RouillierDisguised]

I can relate! It’s been torture

[@Vro_xppy]

Any difference now?

[@xpertaab7261]

@@Vro_xppy nope

[@Lozzymee]

I can relate you brother..

[@aliengod3528]

Same with me

[@tos9395]

Cole, i gotta say out of all the advice channels out there your content is the most consistent, relatable, effective, and digestible that I’ve seen. Keep up the great work

[@ColeHastings]

Really appreciate that, thank you

[@marcusson1983]

Well said

[@sarahbarnett5134]

This guy knows how it feels to be carrying old trauma around. It fucking sucks and you isolate yourself out of fear of rejection and negative things happening again. Thank you for this video, you helped me a lot.

[@NicholasFrancoeur-tt7ed]

I’ve been going through this for so long and I realized that it was my fault the whole time. Don’t overthink being yourself is your best self.

[@kertkoljada1891]

I'm actually very confident and happy about myself when I imagine the conversation, but right when I begin to talk, I stutter and fail

[@keyk540]

Don't imagine let it happen

[@Drummer8nimation]

I relate

[@BigJuice69]

@@HouseTre007 And here I thought I was going crazy talking to myself all the time

[@etwanican_7439]

me when I’m trying to hit on a hot woman. It’s always pretty embarrassing 😂. Just can’t overthink about what you think you should say. Just go with it

[@bobmalooga335]

I'm 40 and I still have this problem. Please fix yourself before you get old like me

[@isaiahkipp5509]

Bro I had an Epiphany when you said “embrace the awkwardness”. I couldn’t figure out why I could never shake the awkwardness until I started doing this. You deserve more followers 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@del_fino]

how you handle rejection will reveal aspects of your character. turn that L into a learned lesson. keep improving homies! 🤙🏼

[@MrRocksW]

I am 29 now, when I was 18-24 I used to be extremely shy. Tbh it is a cliche but I did grow out of it. It was not pleasant at the time and I am sympathetic to people going through it.

[@pinkies300zx]

As a 22 yr old I'm sick of being ''shy'' bc its just a form of fear of rejection.

[@edwardreal7314]

I'm 29 and still going through it, but not as bad as it once was. As long as you're just being yourself there's really nothing bad about it

[@just_a_username8979]

28, I can be loud or I can be very quiet. Very good at listening but not so much at talking. Or I can be very talkative and not know the meaning of stfu, it depends on the conversation. When it comes to social events or the like I just don't care. When it comes to technology or the like depending on what it is I could be very into it. Gossip or the like doesn't interest me

[@praneeldeb2087]

I’m 23 and I HATE people that overtalk, especially while working on group projects, these kinda people have little to no knowledge but since they are EXTREMELY TALKATIVE they somehow take the upper hand and just snatch your credit away from you for the work that YOU did since you cannot talk that much…arrgh the only time I can speak somewhat is when I’m very high, but you gotta understand that I cannot stay high 24/7 as that will deteriorate my health…I soo wish to just put a yellow tape on their lips or in simple words just hope that they don’t come 10ft close to me

[@Pups-ln7qx]

Dude your content is fire I’m so grateful for the amount of time energy and patience you put into these videos. Thank you 🙏.

[@ColeHastings]

I do my best, thank you for watching them

[@AleArno9]

The quality goes up video by video

[@yassamy0074]

thank bro, being "weird" is one of the worst feeling ever, wish we will escape this situation.

[@theking8347]

Not having anything to say doesn't mean I'm awkward. It just means I don't have anything to say at the moment. I can talk just fine.

[@Yourwallisdirty]

The upsetting thing is that sometimes i think its a peaceful silence but the person next to me thinks its awkward.

[@ibax013]

True. Why do ppl keep conversation going? Should always be there smth to talk?

[@valerianotval9154]

My loophole for getting over awkwardness was viewing the inability to tolerate it as weakness. I’ve always hated weakness, and never wanted to be perceived as weak. As such, it was a point of pride for me to be able to tolerate awkwardness longer than anyone else, even if no one else thought of it that way. Of course, if you don’t mind being weak this doesn’t really help you…😬

[@R2D_2-y1k]

very interesting

[@alexong2542]

I contemplated about this before. And I did some self reflecting on two different scenarios. The first scenario is me on a date with any stranger of the opposite sex. The second scenario is me alone with my best buddy. In the first scenario, I have a harder time coming up with topics,whereas it's easier in the second scenario with my best bud. I realize the difference lies in your comfortability. The more comfortable you are, topics just spring out effortlessly.

[@vastjayk6976]

I feel like movies and social media play a big part in a lot of anxiety from teens today. In movies it seems so effortless and smooth to meet people and interact with strangers but it just isn't like that. Once I got the advice that interactions are supposed to be awkward is when I realized how normal every conversation really is. But some are more awkward than other lol

[@IsaacJoshi]

The fact that you are watching this video means you are at least part of the way to creating a better life for yourself. All your regrets are in the past, this is your oppurtunity to make the decision to start creating for yourself the life that you want! Good luck friend!

[@teodoraslozoraitis7409]

Thank you, that's very kind of you to say :) Good luck to you as well :)

[@bowserjr9056]

THANKS

[@rafaelalodio5116]

Or not

[@Lozzymee]

Thanks buddy 🙏

[@slasher298]

I think I've gotten fired from like 10 jobs this year because of my awkwardness. Which is now turning into anxiety because I can barely afford rent despite being the hardest worker at many places. I'm hoping this video helps. Thanks again Cole.

[@magnus5747]

What a stupid reason to fire you! If you just communicate good about work it should be fine, but everyone these days want a open speaking person that talks about anything and that mentality is just wrong imo.

[@nineinchthread]

​@@magnus5747 can you explain more about what you mean

[@Psycho_Logical_631]

That definitely isn't believable that you got fired from 10 jobs In a year cause you are awkward....I'm awkward af in every job i ever had, and for some reason people love me for it lol probably because I'm different than all the other sheeple at work

[@lavenderiris9744]

⁠@@Psycho_Logical_631different places, different situations, different people= different outcomes. Just because you had a different experience doesn’t mean the other person is lying.

[@travelandmore-hi5]

I can relate to that... Ppl start talking very formally, sometimes even cracking a light joke or two... But many times, almost always, "someone" enters the "scene" to disturb things . Prodding me with questions that make me feel awkward, answer-less and leaving me with a feeling of constant vulnerability that lingers on... And i end up acting awkward ..... Until i feel that i can't take it anymore... Despite my liking for the job, financial situation, the unpaid debts and upcoming expenses, i QUIT

[@matthewjordan9043]

Skip to 4:50... But this is a great, useful video

[@ConstantBurn]

Both of these parts are strangely accurate to my situation and the fact that the negatives are so on point was strange. I didn't expect anyone else to be having the same experiences so I just want to say thank you for the motivation and understanding to improve aspects of my life.

[@fdr8343]

Since going back to school after Covid, I have lost all social skills! 😭 I also have no friends and I don’t fit in! 🤐

[@Fereyen]

I just never have anything to say, no strong emotions, and people get bored of me very quickly

[@alissaride117]

I feel the exact same way. I suspect I’m on the autism spectrum but many say it’s just depression so idk

[@MJforlife-777]

Same here especially with women

[@planetelex]

Me too… no advice for conversation works because nothing ever comes to mind

[@amanvohra75]

I told people about your debit card and now i get no rejections. Thanks👍

[@bochra7109]

I think people are being awkward because they feel like they supposed to do something about a certain situation so they feel anxious all the time questioning their behavior and their speaking . for ex : someone in a party will be like " now i sould dance , but wait i dont look good , now i will sit , now they are staring at me maybe i should stand ...etc so they are drowned by their inner voices . JUST DO YOU , AND DONT STRESS ABOUT IT .IF U WANNA STAY SILENT STAY SILENT COMFORTABLY DONT FEEL GUILTY ABOUT IT , ALSO SURROUND URSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO LOVES U AND ACCEPT YOUR AWKWARDNESS AND PUSHES U TO OVERCOME IT .

[@somber087]

I know youre suppose to feel more comfortable with the people who know you, but for me thats not the case. I feel more expressive and less anti social when Im with strangers or people who dont know me because they dont know my negative traits or my dark past etc

[@zebo6162]

Hey man, I can somewhat relate with your struggle. Something that’s helped me is working through why I have (and believe I have) these negative traits through meditation and journaling. I found that changing your self-perception does wonders in how others perceive you through improving your nonverbal communication; they say words are only 10% of communication, and I’m certain nobody can completely control the other 90% of tone, posture, etc. In the end I believe a lot of self-improvement is a mental game. Best of luck!

[@wpxxfighting3837]

this is exactly me

[@Westside444]

Me too

[@redfields5070]

I used to be almost paralyzed in social situations but I learned to deal with it by learning to not give a damn whether they liked me or not. I realized they are not better or more interesting than me. I don't have to please them, so I talk about what I want to talk about. This makes me more relaxed and less awkward.

[@commenteroftruth9790]

what type of stuff do you talk about?

[@dantepepper]

what is worse than the slight awkwardness is the regret you will have for not taking that slight risk don't be afraid to speak us we are all human which means everyone yes EVERYONE has something in common with you through convo you can find that commondarity !

[@hossisbig]

Well considering whoever I’m with likes to make jabs at my difficulty holding conversation for literally the entire duration of the event I’m at, no, you’re speaking for yourself when you say you regret not taking the risk.

[@mclr9941]

As an extrovert who is slowly entering another introvert phase I honestly love putting myself in this situation again so I can still solidify my speech.

[@DemetriPanici]

This was me for most of college. God this hits home for me

[@16Vagabond]

rule #1 to making easy friends : be attractive

[@vibes1680]

This applies to everything not just friends #lifehack

[@kongspeaks4778]

This is one of the few self improvement channels that actually promotes honesty and self reflection, rather than chest thumping and 'being a man'

[@888dxriaa]

that's the thing, idk what to respond most of the time it's just "yeahh..", "same.." etc

[@47-00]

Just know you have something to give. Be willing to give a piece of yourself in social conversations, it will open you up so much more. Never wait to receive!

[@painuchiha2694]

The trick to get rid of social anxiety is to not give a fuck what others think but mostly to never take rejection personally There’s a million reasons why strangers don’t want to speak to us and it’s mostly out of our control. Talk about whatever you want,tho begin with small easy talk then gradually talk about deeper stuff once u get comfortable. Sometimes strangers don’t have time,they might have their own issues or bad days and millions of other possible issues so I never really take rejection personally unless I said something bad It’s not just about us and that’s how I came to understand there’s nothing to fear and to stop overthinking if I’m boring this or whatever Not to say we shouldn’t improve our social Improving charm and kindness helps a lot

[@1.Daquan]

The thing is getting your mind to believe you don’t gaf

[@EliteNoLimit]

​@𝙰𝚛𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚖𝚒 Absolutely everything you said is the exact same for me, especially the fear of being Ignored. Swear it's like I wrote this comment myself. But seriously, when I was a child my social skills were perfect and I had absolute confidence in it, and ever since I hit the teens, not so much. A lot of the times when I stay quiet my mind wants to say something, but that fear keeps on seeping in. It's a proper struggle. I feel me and you are the same.

[@dianalomein]

when i was in middle school i was the most talkative and playful person. then i got to high school everything started to change. i was the quiet kid in class. i switched schools 3 years out of the 4 years of high school which made it a lot harder to adapt and make friends. in junior year i was able to find a really fun group of friends but i was still the most BORING and QUIET person in the group. it went on like that until senior year of high school but i really didn’t see a problem with it. i mean, i did, but i didnt feel AS bad as i feel now. im in my freshman year of college and im literally unable to make a conversation with anybody without feeling extremely anxious. mostly because i feel that im unfunny and boring and have nothing exciting going on in my life 😢

[@Z-eng0]

It's ridiculous how spot on your description of me was in this video, always been socially awkward due to being different but started being able to socialize more in recent years though I do have 2 main problems, not being able to remember names well (which can be awkward when approaching others😅) and not being able to keep a conversation going (since as I mentioned I don't have many common topics to use in a conversation)

[@ShadyMilksYoutube]

i dont really struggle with self-esteem socially, it's just a fact that im awkward (for now) and im at peace with that! im not too concerned about rejection/the approach, i just want to change my awkwardness bc i love talking to people (when it goes smoothly 😭). my biggest takeaway from this video was definitely to embrace the awkward. the point about overthinking how to stop the conversation from being awkward really resonated, it just makes so much sense

[@RealandTrue]

Another really helpful video! Being introverted I can often overthink certain things that you mentioned but I really want to get better at it so I appreciate your video! I also am a fan of Max’s as well!

[@ggbooliano]

I struggled with this when I smoked weed and played video games all day I didn’t have anything to talk about. Moved to a place I enjoyed started working on a ski resort learned how to snowboard gained some hobbies (still smoked and played video games so they weren’t the problem necessarily, it’s if that’s all you do) once I found things I felt comfortable sharing with other people it became hard for me to shut up

[@PeterParker-ff7ub]

people are always too busy and already have as many friends as they want.

[@sla_2023]

when i am really myself, I get disconnected from everything around me, whether it's people, things, moments, etc. So I don't even think about how to act properly, how to speak appropriately, how to act normally like society expect, because THIS is my true self, and my true self really doesnt gives a damn about society, and I don't think there's something wrong with me, but when they make it look like there's something wrong, it bothers me. What I think its normal, society thinks it's strange... what i think its strange, society thinks its normal. so i build a mask, to hide my true self, the true self that is the total opposite of society, whether in thought, action, perspective, etc. to protect my true self from society.. 'Cause I know my true self won't be welcome in it, And I know that society will see my true self as a threat., when actually its not. And I know they'll want to hide things from people like me, because they FEAR me. And I feel anxious that I don't understand that, that fear of them... Because in my head, the way I act is completely normal. I don't feel like a threat to anyone, but when they start treating me like a threat, excluding me, wanting to literally eliminate me from their lives in the worst possible ways, even though it's the first time I've met them in my life, I get... confused.

[@growing.grounds4054]

What’s up cole. I’ve learned to just not take human interaction too seriously I noticed that ppl are so flawed no matter the status that ppl do not intimidate me. I’ve always loved psychology astrology metaphysics and going door to door for work for almost ten years has changed me greatly

[@yumtaco7376]

By watching this video I realized what I had wrong. I am too stuck at the “small talk” stage, and haven’t thought about the “getting deep” stage. Idk why but I haven’t given it enough attention….. that’s why I have so many problems with connecting. I am very good at initiating conversations, but my real problem is definitely with the deep talk, because I seem to not get any luck with knowing someone even better, although we continue to keep a consistent mutual connection….

[@frezzpr]

Shout out to Cole for taking care of himself to give us constant content for October much live brother

[@ColeHastings]

I definitely did not take care of myself as I should this past week to make all these videos hahaha but thank you

[@frezzpr]

@@ColeHastings 🤦🏿‍♂️😂 after this spree of content definitely take that well deserved break

[@rossrobson1045]

Life certainly is difficult when you feel awkward around people and never have anything interesting to say, I'm always that person just sitting there quietly whenever we have family gathering and it just gets so awkward for me, getting a haircut I just sit there quietly throughout with hardly saying a word to the barber, always struggled finding a job, making friends and getting a girlfriend.. wish I was one of those talkative people that just comes naturally for them with always having something to say.. so unfair

[@ShadowRider126]

My problem is that I genuinely have no idea what to talk about. I cant even find/pick a topic. These kind of videos are always about the fear of having conversations or whatever. But I only experience the awkwardness because I dont know what to talk about. And for now I cant seem to find a fix to that, because well.. if my head is empty I cant do much about it.

[@ShubhamSingh-u7i]

same , im not shy ,i just dont have anything to talk about

[@ShubhamSingh-u7i]

same , im not shy ,i just dont have anything to talk about

[@Cristian_that_artist]

A lot of people knows who my crush is at this point and she probably does now too. But I still can't get over the anxiety to approach her.

[@dansheil3224]

I love the way everyone says just do this or just do that. The problem is being frozen with anxiety. You wanr to talk to people but you cant get any words to come out. For 30 years everyone i met would say why are so quiet? Why dont dont you talk. I was asking myself that same question.

[@limpomwila4843]

You know what Cole, thanks so much for the amount of effort and error you put into getting this type of information. Really helpful and really appreciate it.

[@jerraldwest8531]

At this point, I don't have much of a desire to really connect with people outside of the few in my inner circle; now, not because I don't feel good enough, but because I have a deep mistrust of others, that borders on genuine prejudice. I have a tendency to view those around me as predatory, whether it's mentally, emotionally, or physically. It's definitely just as much a biproduct of past experience with others, as the topic of this video. And, deep down, I know that it's unhealthy to feel this way, but my fear of falling victim to the malevolence of others, outweighs my common sense. I don't even feel safe in my own bed anymore, because I hate the vulnerability of being asleep.

[@KB-LICIOUS]

I pray for you 🙏

[@jules2633]

Definitely true, all meaningful friendships I had that happened after my childhood started of in a somewhat awkward situation, but I did not care about it.

[@dontatme3844]

Tbh to become socially adept you have to just throw yourself into community and embrace conversations with everyone you see. The more people you speak with the easier it’ll become. Also you need to be doing things with your life. Become interesting by reading books, taking up new hobbies, excelling at your job etc… what used to be so natural to us humans is being destroyed by computers and smartphones.

[@SaturnAstronaut]

There's been times when l would feel uncomfortable around others leading to awkwardness. I don't deserve to look and feel awkward. I been struggling with this issue for some time

[@davedoublee-indiegamedev8633]

The most helpful thing is to have a plan. Literally. Make a plan on what to ask, what to respond, listen etc.

[@KyeCreates]

I know this is a year later but DONT make plans on what to respond with. If they say something you don't expect you're going to make it way more awkward than you would by just gunning it

[@davedoublee-indiegamedev8633]

@@KyeCreates I say you have to get used to improvizing answers as well. Still, for me I think it's useful to have plans for what to response with too. Depends from person to person.

[@alvaromartingonzalez6256]

For this topic, I would recommend reading dale Carnegie's "how to win friends and influence people", I didn't read the entire book because I felt ready with the first 3 advices he gave. Being curious it's a big upside that can be applied to every conversation, the other upside would be having a good observational eye. There's always something interesting to learn from the other person, thus the question should point out to all the things we don't know, which that person will keenly answer. Questions arises from other questions, but for that matters we shall focus on what the other person is saying: by listening we know what next question should be, or maybe we prefer not to make any question and just to add up to the subject in other way. I think that when you focus yourself on the topic being discussed, the awkwardness is impossible, but I think our interlocutor usually enjoys more being asked questions than listening to our remarks. But it depends since there are bad questions and good remarks. But I think questions have more potential: who doesn't enjoy or would feel awkward answering about a topic that, not only the other person knows wells, but surely loves ?

[@danielcodreanu1828]

Daaam this advice of not thinking of what to say rather what to ask based on what the person you were talking to, was saying. Is absolutely brilliant

[@Dierdre_Barlow]

Your channel is invaluable to us with social anxiety/on the spectrum!

[@adryasousa8359]

you made me feel so good. It gave me hope that maybe I can do this. Little by little, of course. Thank you for the comfort.

[@allisong.4280]

What a fantastic video! Well edited and well-made. I have struggled with this exact thing so much due to CPTSD. Now I feel a little more motivated to get out there and try to establish friendships and re-build some old ones. Thanks Cole.

[@warthunderleo9299]

I'm not quiet but when I talk say award things most of the times

[@user-pb6wk3lw2y]

People are too judge mental nowadays that’s why I’m so anxious. They always hate when ugly/people who think the same talk to them

[@metalmaniac1105]

You gotta force yourself. As an awkward person Its becoming more natural each day. Its painfull beacuse at first you fail miserably and feel terrible. But dont worry you'll find the right people who like you

[@beautepley8352]

I couldn't finish the video just yet cuz I have to go to work but I would also say in the approach stage it helps to WANT to talk to people if your comfortable in your own skin/identity. I thought I was boring because I was. Now, I have shit to talk about because I do more shit. I comitted myself to activities and hobbies that create context about my interests and I'm learning life lessons with people and on my own so now I can speak from experience on life's phenomena as well. Hope that made sense....

[@olamide2009]

That intro was awesome and the overall video was so f*cking helpful

[@Blanch590]

Ive got major autism so it’s difficult for me to gauge what other people would even want to talk about with someone they’ve just met. I could talk to them about a lot of things but I often feel like nothing I say would interest them like it interests me. I don’t want to come off as self centered or overbearing with how I talk so most of the time I just.. don’t. Trying to get over the things I was told and taught as a kid. I’m not very good at socializing at first but I do enjoy having conversations with people. I was kinda shunned out of talking as a kid but I’ve made some friends who are like me and kind of opened me up to the idea of socializing more. makes me realize that I never actually liked being quiet or alone. I think I really just need to focus on not overthinking. Some people may find me weird and awkward but dammit I’m trying and that should be enough for me.

[@hudahman813]

this video ius exactly what i was searching for

[@linlucaa]

Just saw the thumbnail of ‘what i had to do to stop hating myself’ and god dang Cole you’re jacked as

[@pavelthefabulous5675]

I used to often hang out with the one guy in any large group who was seen as the "guy nobody likes". I would pick this guy out in a group, specifically become friends with him, and then around him, we could both just say whatever the hell we wanted on our own. Say what you want, but this tactic has never failed me.

[@GuitarsRgood7]

I'm the kind of person who needs to be talked to first. And after that I can actually keep a conversation going. Especially if they keep responding. But I definitely want to become a conversation starter

[@cryandil6877]

“This is a great opportunity for me to get into an awkward situation” 😂😂😂😂 love this guy

[@asukalangleysoryu8449]

it hit when you said you feel like you aren’t good enough to make real friends.

[@flyaway6671]

Good tip to be vulnerable first to open the other person up

[@amithmundur]

You just made me start journaling my day to day events which i always wanted to, I don't know how fruitful this will be, but am sure it will worth it

[@etwanican_7439]

I can have good convos with certain strangers but I feel like a lot of people want to mind their own business. Guess it depends on the situation. Then again, I got a friend that practically knows everyone. We could be in another city at some random restaurant and he randomly strikes up a convo with someone he knew from years ago. Guess it’s just trial and error. Definitely has gotten a lot easier just listening and asking questions.

[@unofficialsaugat]

Thanks bro.

[@noname75737]

"And then the conversation ends there", I hate how accurate that is

[@Toasty_Britches]

This is a really good video, thanks for making it. It gave me a lot to think about and helped me realize that I'm actually pretty damn good at talking to people, and my fear is nonsensical but also fun in a way.

[@devdevai]

That story about talking to the ex’s new guy at the bougie party about the party itself and the whole context of their meeting is a game changer. Usually I never know anything normal to say after “hey how’s it going?” After the silence has gone on long enough and they haven’t offered a topic they’re interested in I’ll get insanely anxious and ask something really really stupid that’s probably an animal fact I picked up from YT

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

My social awkwardness comes from elementary school, i would try to contribute to some conversation going on and would be laughed at, which would be fine if it was a joke. So i just stopped contributing. And here i am 30 years later trying to get my shit together. Makes me think of a dinner the family was having, my 4 year old niece said something and i replied with a little joke like i usually do with her, but she started crying in front of the whole family. We all consoled her and she seems unaffected by it now, and i felt terrible. But it could potentially ruin someone's social life, and it was so insignificant, not even meant as an insult. I don't even remember what i said. But it goes to show you, [hopefully] whatever happened in your childhood that still causes anxiety was something so small, why did i let it ruin my life for so long?

[@Handleitt1]

I found when I really like a person in a romantic way. I never know what to say. I don’t really have any strong opinions about anything. Being so neutral and stoic and passive in this world really hold me back. I guess it’s because when I was younger, I had a lot of responsibility, but now that I’m older and more free I’m in search of who I am. I can’t always be about goals and hobbies. I really want to discover what fun it is to me outside of entertainment.

[@marialawal7449]

With me, my head usually goes blank. I literally have nothing to say

[@RouillierDisguised]

Same!

[@EnergonVlada]

I like how you explained the situationa through examples. Helps clearing your point out

[@inhuman_human6790]

One thing that can help is just not feeling the need to talk to a person. Like you don’t HAVE to talk to them. That could help you relax. It helps me.

[@hannahpeterson9221]

That don’t help me it does the opposite because then I don’t want to put In any effort and cut the convo short

[@CaraGare]

Usually they are weird when they call you that

[@immortalized_onion]

Is that a Guts wallpaper I see on your desktop. A man of culture indeed.

[@무하마드왈라비]

you are the only youtuber who has great insight and honesty.... and I have adhd, so I can't pay attention long time... but your videos keep me watching at the end also very fitting in my mind condition... how thanksful

[@niketuck9687]

2:57 So your answer is to watch more of your videos? Wow so informative

[@ceebee312]

New subscriber here Everything you said about social anxiety is spot on for this … takes one to know

[@marcodenekamp]

Thank you for making this, I had this with a couple of weeks ago at my new school when I met someone in my class. They are cool people and nice to me but I guess it is something I need to work on more.

[@ricardopaddyfoot4705]

Conversing with most people makes my head hurt. I swear i still haven't found the solution for social anxiety, gotta search deeper

[@RealJamieBarclay]

The trick to never running out of things to say: You actually always have something to say, you just convince yourself it's uninteresting. Just let whatever is on your mind come out, and the other person will probably find it more interesting than you think.

[@daniilromanenko3677]

but what if they don't? if I approached someone to talk to them about something that they're clearly not interested in (whether they're pretending to be interested or not), I'd cringe about it for years

[@miguelvidalmartinez9456]

Me: "Did you know that Garavito is a colombian serial killer who killed over 200 children and maybe he will be released from prison for good behavior in 2023? ... Oh, you gotta go?"

[@NelsonVanDweller]

I do that sometimes and people find it weird and out of context. They dunno how to respond

[@RealJamieBarclay]

@@daniilromanenko3677 Or you can choose to not find it cringey. If you do that to enough people, eventually you'll find people who you can connect with on such a deep level it will literally blow your mind. Just my opinion.

[@daniilromanenko3677]

@@RealJamieBarclay alright, i'll try that. thanks for the advice